[mocwon]

I have a Tri Plus smooth tailgate I bought from Rick's Pickup Parts and it is fine. I weigh 240 and sitting on it doesn't phase it at all. It's the same weight and gauge as the original. There are two problems with mine. First, the spot welds on the face of the tailgate at each end are very obvious but they are very easy to fill. Second, the ridge near the top that matches the body line on the ends of the bed protrudes slightly more than it should. I don't see this a big problem given that the original tailgate didn't match perfectly either. Cost: $150 + shipping.